FREE THINGS TO DO IN CATALINA ISLAND

  • 1. Hermit Gulch Trail Loop – 3.4-mile out-and-back trail near Avalon, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 13 min to complete.
  • 2. Catalina Island Visitor Center – Formerly the Catalina Island Chamber & Visitors Bureau, Love Catalina Island is the the Catalina Island Tourism Authority. Offering information on Catalina Island, Southern California’s only island destination. Open 364 days a year and ready to assist with accommodations, events and things to do on Catalina Island.
  • 3. Green Pleasure Pier – The Green Pleasure Pier is home to Avalon’s official weigh station for sport fishermen. Today, the Green Pleasure Pier is still a hub of activity.  It is home to Love Catalina Island’s Visitor Center, where you can find visitor information seven days a week.  You can also book tours, water activities, visit the dive center, fish, and enjoy several great places to eat on the 407-foot pleasure pier.
  • 4. Afishinados Gallery – Afishinados Gallery, fine fish art, jewelry and gifts that are made by local and regional artist friends. Everything in the store is hand made, nothing is imported. If you need to buy a gift for a fishy friend are looking to add a beachy piece to your boat or home or just enjoy marine-inspired art you will love a walk through this unique gallery.
  • 5. The Locker Room – The Locker Room is a locals favorite. If sports is what you are looking to watch… this is the place.
  • 6. Lover’s Cove Marine Reserve – Lover’s Cove is located just a few minutes walk from the center of Avalon, just off the coast of Southern California on the beautiful island of Catalina. Lover’s Cove is an eco-rich marine sanctuary, protected by the State of California and free of mainland pollution and surf. In the clean, clear waters of Lover’s Cove, an undersea garden of giant kelp harbors dozens of species of fish and invertebrates, including sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, lobsters and octopus. Bright orange Garibaldi, plentiful and tame, are as bold as their coloring and are known to eat right out of your hand! Deep in the heart of Lover’s Cove, Catalina Snorkel and Scuba – the only shop of its kind on the island – is located directly across the street from the Cove’s waterfront. While its accessibility and exclusivity make it a convenient choice, it is Catalina Snorkel and Scuba’s expertise and experiential approach to snorkeling that makes it such a popular stop for Catalina visitors. With all its treasures, Lover’s Cove is truly a snorkeler’s paradise – and a perfect destination for individuals and families alike. Lover’s Cove… …Is the place to go!

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